语调 yǔdiào intonation Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents yǔdiào intonation 语 語 yǔ noun language (bound form) language; dialect; speech; words; phonetic or morphological components of speech调 調 diào noun accent The unique sound of a person's speech, such as an accent or local dialect; the specific intonation or manner of speaking.yǔdiào tone; mood 语 語 yǔ noun language (bound form) language; dialect; speech; words; phonetic or morphological components of speech调 調 diào adjectivenoun style A person's style, character, or sentiment; the general tone or flavor of a piece of writing or art.